hey there friends, regina here with leafly's cannabis 101 where you ask the questions and weprovide the answers. today's question is: what's the difference between indicas, sativas, and hybrids? when researching strains on leaflyyou'll see the database is broken out into three main colors: purple, maroon, and green. which representthe three main categories of cannabis indica, sativa and hybrid. a lot ofyou have asked about the differences between the three types so here are afew points that will help you sort it all out.
first let's talk about the different effects. cannabis indicas tend to be morerelaxing have full body effects. cannabis sativa tend tobe uplifting cerebral and good for creativity. becauseof this contrast some consumers prefer to use sativasa during the daytime and indicas at night. each subspeciesis also affiliated with different medicinal benefits indicas are generally look to for insomnia or pain relief whereas sativas can be helpful fordepression, add,
or fatigue. all of these differences stem fromthe geographical origin of each subspecies indica plants tend to be shorter andbushier and come from mountainous regions with harsher climates and conditions so they develop thick coats of resin as protection. their short stature and short flowering time make indicas very suitablefor indoor cultivation. sativas on the other hand, grow tallerand tend to thrive in temperate areas closer to the equator and usually need a little more time togrow this makes them great for
cultivating outdoors. now, what about hybrids? hybrid plants are simply a mix of the two: indica and sativa and can have varyingeffects from both types. hybrids can be especially helpful whentailored to consumers specific needs. for more information on thousands ofstrains, where to buy, and the latest cannabis news check outour free app or leafly.com that's it for this episode, come backnext week for another fresh look at a brand new topic. this has been regina for leafly, seeyou next time!